4WD or 2WD - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GmtGmt · 03-15-2011, 04:42 PM

I got insurence money yesterday from my totaled volvo and got another car so i got some play money,

i want to get a 4x4 something, i have been considering converting my C30 into a K30 before but lack of money really put it on side

but i cant really deside would like some imput from you guys

its going to be a tow truck, dayli driver go anywhere truck more or less a work truck thats going to earn its living for the rest of it life

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So 2WD or 4WD?

its staying a Dually, 6.2 Diesel and Manual Transmission

Prerunner1982 · 03-15-2011, 06:11 PM

I say 4wd because they just look big and bad!

But seriously... Do you need the 4wd?

BigBlocksRule · 03-15-2011, 06:50 PM

4WD on a crewcab dually will help a great deal with steering on slick pavement or mud, especially when towing.

Shawn5488 · 03-15-2011, 07:40 PM

I vote for Alcoa classic wheels\Firestone Transforce A\T tires and a Banks turbo kit, that should wipe out your cash! Both are plentiful used.

I have wanted to do a 4x4 conversion on my 1ton and it simply is not worth the work, I have tried justifying the swap and there is just no way.

71veronica · 03-15-2011, 07:47 PM

4x4 for sure. you ll use it . i want to convert my 80 c 30 to 4x4.

Your41Plague12 · 03-15-2011, 09:21 PM

4x4 all the way! You'll love it when you go to start out on soggy ground and your rear tires start to spin.

b454rat · 03-15-2011, 09:33 PM

Everyone has a 2wd. Making it a 4wd isn't that hard.

lilpoindexter · 03-15-2011, 10:44 PM

2wd, and then slam that ****!

motornut · 03-15-2011, 11:25 PM

you can drive a 4X4 as a 2 wheeler
but you can't drive a 4X2 as a 4 wheeler

GmtGmt · 03-16-2011, 01:11 AM

4 WD its is to be then

justinburnett · 03-16-2011, 04:44 PM

That's the way I see it too. You don't have to use the 4x4, but when you need it, it's sure nice to have it.

jitteryguy · 03-16-2011, 05:18 PM

you've already said you wont lower it, so 4X4 is your only option now !
22.5 with a stanard size tire would be really cool when you do the conversion.

Wrecked1982 · 03-26-2011, 09:43 AM

what is that much involve to make a dually 4x4 is the 2wd frame the same as a 4wd?

03-15-2011, 06:11 PM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: 4WD or 2WD I say 4wd because they just look big and bad! But seriously... Do you need the 4wd? __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

03-15-2011, 06:50 PM	#3
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: 4WD or 2WD 4WD on a crewcab dually will help a great deal with steering on slick pavement or mud, especially when towing.

03-15-2011, 07:40 PM	#4
Shawn5488 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central IN Posts: 87	Re: 4WD or 2WD I vote for Alcoa classic wheels\Firestone Transforce A\T tires and a Banks turbo kit, that should wipe out your cash! Both are plentiful used. I have wanted to do a 4x4 conversion on my 1ton and it simply is not worth the work, I have tried justifying the swap and there is just no way. Last edited by Shawn5488; 03-15-2011 at 07:41 PM.

03-15-2011, 07:47 PM	#5
71veronica Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pleasant grove, UT Posts: 399	Re: 4WD or 2WD 4x4 for sure. you ll use it . i want to convert my 80 c 30 to 4x4.

03-15-2011, 09:21 PM	#6
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: 4WD or 2WD 4x4 all the way! You'll love it when you go to start out on soggy ground and your rear tires start to spin. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

03-15-2011, 09:33 PM	#7
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,454	Re: 4WD or 2WD Everyone has a 2wd. Making it a 4wd isn't that hard. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS

03-15-2011, 10:44 PM	#8
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,132	Re: 4WD or 2WD 2wd, and then slam that ****!

03-15-2011, 11:25 PM	#9
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: 4WD or 2WD you can drive a 4X4 as a 2 wheeler but you can't drive a 4X2 as a 4 wheeler __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

03-16-2011, 04:44 PM	#11
justinburnett Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Dalles, OR Posts: 392	Re: 4WD or 2WD That's the way I see it too. You don't have to use the 4x4, but when you need it, it's sure nice to have it.

03-16-2011, 05:18 PM	#12
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: 4WD or 2WD you've already said you wont lower it, so 4X4 is your only option now ! 22.5 with a stanard size tire would be really cool when you do the conversion. __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

03-26-2011, 09:43 AM	#13
Wrecked1982 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cold Canada Posts: 310	Re: 4WD or 2WD what is that much involve to make a dually 4x4 is the 2wd frame the same as a 4wd?



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